US Bridges

County Line Road over Juniper Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 9.0 Miles West of CR 67 · Structure no. 560809

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Juniper Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying County Line Road over Juniper Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location9.0 Miles West of CR 67
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.01851, -84.75778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Juniper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.